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Monday, April 13, 2015

I can't believe it has been so long. So Sorry. We have had a few adventures around here. an ER visit, lots of Dr's appointments. the death of a friend. I think things are getting back to somewhat normal. Or rather normal for us..... Thank goodness I have quilting. quilting is soothing to my soul and relaxing. Do you find that for yourself?

I find that while I am piecing, my mind relaxes. I can figure out things. I can put things in perspective. I feel tension leaves me. I am so thankful that I can have quilting in my life. It has brought new friends into my life. So many blessing while my hands stay busy!

ok, Stash Report time - there is lots!

bobbins used this week: 4
bobbins used year to date: 35
Thread spools emptied this week: 1
Thread spools emptied year to date: 2
Fabric used this week: 0 yards
Fabric used year to date: 34 yards
Fabric added this week: 5 yards
Fabric added year to date: 18 yards
UFOs finished year to date: 6
New start year to date: 4

Toni and I both finished the tops of the Nancy Halverson Christmas top. We are so happy. It took a little over a month. not too shabby at all...... I bought this for the back....

Now I just have to get the batting and I can finish this baby!

I started this bunny face table topper. just needs some embroidery and borders. I hopefully will have it done by next easter....

I also started a St Pat's table runner. it was a quilt as you go project. super simple. I finished the top, then realized I hadn't put the backing on the back. Poop, now what? I think I can layer the back and do some quilting and it will be good. but that defeats the quilt as you go thing doesn't it?

Next I finished the top to Bonnie Hunter's mystery! yippee!!!!

I think it's 92" square. It is a little busy for me. I am sure I will be able to find someone who absolutely loves it.

Next up Little Woolies from the Wooden Bear.

This is May, August and July - finished! now I have June, September, October, November and December and i will have the series done. I have June all prepped and ready to do the handwork. They go really fast. why have I waited so long? hmmm........

This is a Vicki and I project. I had a swap with an online group. I fell in love with these cute baskets. I love the pattern when I first saw it. it had no border. I loved the simplicity of it. I have been thinking about adding borders. a couple of friends said to do some applique vine work with flowers. with baskets in the corners. I love that idea. it would be gorgeous. but....... I still love the simplicity of the way it is. Soooo, do I do the applique. I know it would take me forever to do it. Or finish it the way it is. I was thinking of quilting it with a baptist fan design. I think I will go with the simple approach. done is best!

Well that's it for now. it feels good to see what I have accomplished.